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Fund the development of allergen free, vegan-friendly medications

Closed 522 signatures

What the petition asks

As it stands, many necessary medications have allergens and non-vegetarian and non-vegan products in them. We would like vegan/allergen free alternatives to be widely and easily available.
Around 10% of the UK population is lactose-intolerant. So why is lactose, in our view, an easily removable ingredient, in so many medications?

Veganism and vegetarianism are more popular than ever, with many of the population avoiding animal products. So why are so many medications still in animal gelatine capsules? As it stands, it can be difficult for allergy sufferers, vegetarians and vegans to find suitable medication.

We want sensible protections for allergy sufferers and animal lovers alike.

Timeline

19 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
19 May 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 522
Status Closed
Opened 19 Nov 2024
Closed 19 May 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 3 Aug 2026.